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'I have no idea where you got that,' Lord Tummet said desperately. 'I've never seen that jar before in my life.'
'It's no use, Lord Tummet,' Ramble said calmly. 'We know that you were visiting the king at the time the curse was put on him. He remembered your meeting clearly, and the only way to break through the protective spells at the palace is to sprinkle dragon blood around. Only someone who is versed in magic can turn dragon blood into a powder. Was it you, or did someone else do it?' he demanded, watching Lord Tummet's mouth quiver.
'I…I did it. My father was something of a mage; he used to teach me as a boy. Many of the guests who stay here come for our healing treatments,' Lord Tummet replied, hunkering down under Ramble's accusing gaze.
'If you normally use yo
